Siúlóid an Chlocháin Bhig
Walking Trail · Donegal
Siúlóid an Chlocháin Bhig is a 6.3 km moderate waymarked loop in Donegal, starting near Dore.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Upper Dore, Crolly, near Dore.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 55.03836, -8.25758
- Irish Grid reference
- B 83583 21227
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 1
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
About the trail
This trail has several historical points with breath-taking views. Seating and picnic benches can be found along the way to allow you to appreciate this scenic walk.
- Waymarking
- Green arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Ionad Naomh Pádraig
Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dore, Bunbeg, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Siúlóid Cois an Ghaoth 843 m away · 0.8 km trail
- Siúlóid Loch na Caillí 1.1 km away · 10.1 km trail
- Loch Chonaill Railway Walk 4.4 km away · 1 km trail
- Slí Ghabhla (Gola Island) - Sli Dhun na nGall 8.3 km away · 2.7 km trail
- Slí An Earagail - Sli Dhun na nGall 8.9 km away · 76.2 km trail
- Dungloe River Walk incorporating Cope Mountain Walk 11 km away · 3.6 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Siúlóid an Chlocháin Bhig?
6.3 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 250 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours.
How hard is the Siúlóid an Chlocháin Bhig?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Siúlóid an Chlocháin Bhig start?
Starts at Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Upper Dore, Crolly, near Dore. The trailhead is at 55.03836, -8.25758 (Irish Grid B 83583 21227).
Can you bring a dog on the Siúlóid an Chlocháin Bhig?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Who manages the Siúlóid an Chlocháin Bhig?
Ionad Naomh Pádraig. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.